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US to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China

US to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is preparing to relax COVID-19 testing restrictions for travelers from China as soon as Friday, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it risked their lives

Women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it risked their lives

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Five women who said they were denied abortions even when pregnancy endangered their lives are suing Texas over its abortion ban , the latest legal fight against state restrictions since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v.

Cosmetic surgery prices in US vs. Mexico

Many Americans travel to Mexico because medical care can be cheaper than in the U.S.
P.E.I. party leaders offer ideas on health care as election campaign gets rolling

P.E.I. party leaders offer ideas on health care as election campaign gets rolling

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is a small province with limited resources, so it needs to innovate as it competes with other jurisdictions to attract health-care professionals, Progressive Conservative Leader Dennis King said Tuesday.
Fraser says Canada, U.S. support 'root causes' approach to immigration challenges

Fraser says Canada, U.S. support 'root causes' approach to immigration challenges

WASHINGTON — Canada and the United States both support a holistic, long-term approach to their shared immigration challenges, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said Tuesday after a meeting in the U.S.
Medical tourism: Traveling outside US for care is common

Medical tourism: Traveling outside US for care is common

The recent kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico highlights a common practice for many people in the U.S.: traveling to other countries for medical care that either is not available at home or costs a lot less.
Joe Biden plans new taxes on the rich to help save Medicare

Joe Biden plans new taxes on the rich to help save Medicare

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare, saying the plan would help to extend the insurance program's solvency by 25 years and provide a degree of middle-class stability to millions of old
WeightWatchers gets into prescription weight loss business

WeightWatchers gets into prescription weight loss business

WeightWatchers' stock soared Tuesday after the company said it is getting into the prescription drug weight loss business with the acquisition of Sequence.
Transgender students at center of new bills in New Hampshire

Transgender students at center of new bills in New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Advocates for transgender youth in New Hampshire say four bills being considered in three legislative committees would lead to one result: harm to an already vulnerable population.
Nova Scotia to invest $59 million for new medical school at Cape Breton University

Nova Scotia to invest $59 million for new medical school at Cape Breton University

SYDNEY, N.S. — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his government will invest $58.9 million to develop a new medical school at Cape Breton University by fall 2025.
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